Public Works Water Division Supervisor

Job Summary

The Mohave County Public Works Department - Water & Improvement Division, is currently recruiting for a Water Systems Division Supervisor in Kingman, Arizona.

The typical hiring salary is Range 22, Step 1-12: $32.73 - $45.29 - DOQ.

Performs professional and administrative work in the development, supervision, and operation of the Traffic Control and/or Water Systems Divisions. Plans, develops, schedules, and prioritizes routine operations and maintenance services, unscheduled repairs, and planned improvement projects and ensures such activities meet quality standards and are completed on time.

REPORTS TO

Work is performed under general supervision of a higher level of authority and requires independent decisions according to established procedures. Work requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in interpreting and ensuring compliance to regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides direct immediate to general supervision of assigned subordinates.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage staff, methods, equipment, schedules, materials, and recommended budgets to complete the installation, repair, maintenance, and operations of relevant field of the Public Works Division.
• Exercise supervision over assigned Public Works staff, perform employee evaluations, recommend hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, training, and terminations.
• Plan, schedule, direct, and oversee the development and completion of the Division work plans, assign projects, monitor workflow, evaluate methods and procedures, oversee the inventory and ordering of materials, provide time accounting and timesheet approval, review and evaluate work of departmental policies and procedures, maintain department records, create reports, oversee temporary employees and contract work.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures for work areas, including traffic control plans, personal protective equipment, safety meetings, and monitor training schedules and keep records.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public, County staff and outside agencies. Provide excellent customer service including respond in a timely manner to telephone calls, written requests and inquiries, meet with citizens to resolve complaints, as well as assist other County staff, agencies, business community, and the general public with special events or emergencies.
• Provide data, technical and system knowledge for capital improvements projects and long-term maintenance and operations. Provide review of development plans, and consultant proposals as requested.
• Monitor and recommend budget expenditures for each year.
• Represent the County at community, interagency, regulatory/advisory meetings, boards, and functions as appropriate, and establish and maintain effective relationships with peers in other agencies and organizations, business community, and citizen groups.
• Set professional development goals, maintain proficiency in certifications, demonstrate integrity and honesty, provide effective leadership, and serve as a positive example for staff. Must demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Administer Division off-hours availability and emergency scheduling.
• Complete special projects and performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Participate as part of Incident Command during emergencies.

As assigned to Water Operations: (may include any and/or all the essential functions above):

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates assigned activities relating to the operation, maintenance and preventative maintenance, extensions, and improvement of the Water Systems.
• Supervises plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, directs, and participates in the activities involving the administration, general business, and accounting functions of the Water Systems.
• Conducts short, medium, and long-range planning; analysis of cost data and operating budgets; prepares and administers annual budgets for Water Systems; maintains proper fiscal audit trails; maintains capital asset inventory; research, prepares, coordinates and administers grants.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, correspondence, technical, and narrative reports relative to a range of water system activities.
• Organizes accounting procedures, devises forms, and prepares procedures manuals required to guide the activities of personnel who post data and keep records.
• Monitors compliance under County water connection agreements.
• Provides information to the public, contractors, engineers, developers, and representatives of other governmental agencies, coordinates activities of contract operators.
• Performs complex analytical work, designing, developing, and reviewing proposals, plans, shop drawings, cost estimates, contractor requests, reports and other submittals, ensuring technical competence and compliance with all current codes, regulations, standards and specifications for assigned Water Systems projects.
• Prepares Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids, analyzes, and evaluates the scope and cost of contractor and consultant submittals, interviews, recommends selection, assists in negotiating contractual agreements and prepares final contract and award recommendations for construction and consultant services.
• Performs contract administration for the delivery of planning, design, and construction services.
• Serves as project manager on assigned Water Systems maintenance, repair, and improvement projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project and for making recommendations to the Public Works Director for Water Systems projects.
• Develops, implements, reviews, and supervises water quality control, quality assurance and efficiency for safe and efficient operations of Water Systems and water production programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements relating to drinking water standards; to include preparing and submitting required informational permitting and compliance reports of and for the Water Systems in compliance with reporting requirements.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required or as become apparent.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Five (5) years’ successful experience in the performance of advanced level and/or working supervisor level work involving construction and maintenance in the relevant field of the Public Works Division.
• Two (2) years supervisory or team lead experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Must pass a drug screen post offer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of construction and maintenance of County infrastructure, equipment, facilities, or fleet required in comprehensive and progressive public works program.
• Project and program management.
• Principles and practices of Asset Management, and best practices evaluation principles for construction and maintenance programming and scheduling.
• State and Federal laws governing the construction and maintenance activities including OSHA standards, and state and federal regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Policies, rules, and regulations governing safety programs and policies.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and unit functions.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, and training.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations

Skill in:

• Estimating, costing, ordering materials, and equipment scheduling: Plan review to determine materials, tools, equipment and sequence of work.
• Budget principles and practices: Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies.
• Capital improvement and fiscal short- and long-range planning.
• Making appropriate decisions, verifying compliance with department policies, objectives and procedures, statutes, laws, rules, and regulations, and using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Directing and coordinating construction and maintenance projects and programs for County infrastructure, equipment, facilities, or fleet.
• Developing and managing construction and maintenance plans, budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Exercising participative management skills, high levels of negotiation, and the ability to reach consensus on complex issues to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Writing documentation of work, reports, work orders, material requisitions, and maintenance records on equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Building partnerships and fostering teamwork.

• Working collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries to achieve common goals.

Ability to:

• Work effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Effectively managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
• Assist with planning, organizing, staffing, and directing the range of activities commonly found in a progressive construction and maintenance division of Public Works.
• Organize and lead team members in emergency operations.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Recognize and correct unsafe conditions and actions.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain a high degree of organization, coordination, and communication with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work with angry or difficult customers.
• Effectively supervise and evaluate staff, prioritize, and assign work; interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Create a professional and service-oriented atmosphere; Work under stress of meeting many requests and deadlines.
• Read and understand materials including memorandums, plats, plans, specifications, maps, deeds, field notes, and legal descriptions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to motivate and control assigned personnel effectively.
• Perform work accurately and in accordance with established standards.
• Set priorities, estimate material quantities, equipment needs, and labor hours required to perform and complete work assignments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date chronological records and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with assigned personnel, associate personnel, and personnel of other County Departments, other agencies, vendors, and general public.
• Fulfill physical requirements of work assignments to include occasional - frequent moderate lifting of 25 - 50 pounds and operating equipment and performing manual labor in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Medical
Mohave County provides two options for Self Insured Medical Plan, paid by Employee & Employer, to regular employees (employees who work at least 30 hours per week). Both plan options utilize the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for in Arizona coverage, plus the Aetna Choice POS II network for out of Arizona coverage; when you need medical care, select a provider from the directory and verify the provider's current status as a network provider. The medical plans include pharmacy benefits.

• Summary Plan Description
• PLAN 1: Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Plan Deductible $1,200 per person deductible. Calendar Year Out of Pocket Maximum per Single Coverage is $6,300 and $12,700 for Family Coverage.
• PLAN 2: High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) $3,250 maximum Out of Pocket for Single Coverage and $6,500 maximum Out of Pocket maximum for Family

Out of Pocket Maximum includes medical Deductible, medical Copays, Prescription Drug Deductible and Copays.

TELADOC

Teladoc is a healthcare option available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year for non-emergent medical conditions.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
This voluntary benefit is available to all regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. This pre-tax option will reduce taxable income.

• Health care reimbursement account: up to $3,200 per year
• Dependent daycare reimbursement account: up to $2,500 per year

Health Savings Account (HSA)
This voluntary benefit is available to all qualified employees who are on the High Deductible Health Plan. This pre-tax option will reduce taxable income. You may elect to contribute up to the full 2023 annual limit:

• $4,150 max employee contribution for Single coverage
• $8,300 max employee contribution for Family coverage.

Dental
Dental insurance is available to regular employees working at least 30 hours per week through Ameritas.

• High Option: $2,000 maximum annual benefit.High Option includes orthodontia benefit with lifetime maximum of $1,500.
• Low Option: $2,000 maximum annual benefit.

Vision
Vision insurance is available to regular employees working at least 30 hours per week through Ameritas. Ameritas offers access to a broad network of independent providers as well as access to out-of-network providers with two plan options available. Plan 1: EyeMed ViewPointe or Plan 2: VSP Focus.

Short Term Disability
Coverage is through Ochs, Inc. - Madison National
Short-Term Disability (STD) is insurance that replaces some of your income if an injury or illness prevents you from working. Provided by Mohave County.

Life Insurance
Coverage is through Ochs, Inc. - Minnesota Life

• Basic Life Insurance / Accidental Death & Dismemberment of $50,000
• Provided by Mohave County to regular employees working at least 30 hours per week

Optional / Voluntary Benefits
Payroll deductions are available for the following Optional / Voluntary Benefits:

• Supplemental Life Insurance is available through Ochs, Inc.- Minnesota Life Insurance Company for employees, spouse and dependent children.
• Tax Deferred Compensation Plan 457: this option is voluntary and available to all employees through ICMA-RC or Nationwide.
• Identity Theft Protection is available through IdentityForce, Sontiq for employees and eligible dependents

Retirement Systems / Long-Term Disability
Mohave County is a MANDATORY participating agency in these classification-based retirement systems:

• (ASRS) Arizona State Retirement System: Eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week for 20 weeks or more. MANDATORY contribution rate as of 07/01/2023 is 12.27% beginning on your first paycheck and is employer matched.
• (CORP) Correction Officers Retirement Plan: Employees in Adult Detention positions with the Sheriff's Office. Contributions begin 90 days after first day of employment. Election rates of contribution are between 5% - 40%; default rate of 7%.
• (AOC-CORP) Administration of Courts - Correction Officers Retirement Plan: Juvenile Detention and Adult Probation (Superior Court). Contributions begin 90 days after first day of employment. Election rates of contribution are between 5% - 40%; default rate of 7%.
• (PSPRS) Public Safety Retirement System: Employees in certain positions with the Sheriff's Office. Defined Benefit Tier 3 contribution amount is 9.94%. Contributions begin 90 days after first day of employment.

Additional Benefits
The following additional benefits are available to all regular employees:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Payroll direct deposit
• Paid Time Off - vacation/sick time
• Pre-tax deduction plan
• Up to 80% of medical premiums paid by Mohave County
• Bereavement Leave

These materials were created to help you understand the benefits available to you. This is not a Summary Plan Description and is not intended to replace the benefit summaries or schedule of benefits contained within the Plan. If any provision of these materials is inconsistent with the language of the Plan, the language of the Plan will govern .

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

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